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Oyster Master Guild

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Better oyster service through education & training.
Founded by @inahalfshellist @shuckerpaddy
World's 1st Oyster Sommelier Certification Program

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Congratulations to our newest OMG Level 1 Certified Oyster Ambassadors:

Molly Steele @neoprene_wedgie from Los Angeles, California

Kirk Fegely @itz_rahzo of @southerleigh_fine_food from San Antonio, Texas

Nicolás Fuentes Lanas @oystersteward from Atlanta, Georgia

Salomón Murow Roux @mr__sommelier from Mexico City, our first-ever Certified Oyster Ambassador in Mexico! 🇲🇽

Check out their profiles on the website, as well as 150+ others who have decided to make their profiles public!

#oysterambassador #oysters #oystermasterguild by @oystermasterguild

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19 days ago

SAVE THE DATE 🦪 Oyster Educators Summit 2027

Thursday, February 18 | New Orleans, LA

Calling all shuckers, raw bar pros, sommeliers, chefs, growers, purveyors, and educators. Oyster Educators Summit is the premier industry event that transforms oyster passion into business advantage.

This year's theme is "Truth and Lies." Myths, merroir, menu claims, the tall tales we tell across the bar... take it wherever you like 👀

Join us at @sidecarnola_oystagram for a full day of hands-on workshops, real conversations, serious tasting, and a little friendly competition.

✨ NEW for 2027: The Emerging Oyster Showcase ✨
Meet up to six up-and-coming growers, taste their oysters, and ask them anything in an open Q&A. Discover the farms your guests will be asking about next. If you'd like to apply for one of these coveted spots, DM us.

More details soon. Mark your calendar and tag the shucker or chef who needs to be in the room. 🦪

#OysterEducatorsSummit #OysterLife #RawBar #Shuckers #NOLA by @oystermasterguild

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23 days ago

Congratulations to our “newest” OMG Level 1 Certified Oyster Ambassadors! We had planned to announce this summer, but life got in the way! In any case, excited to debut:

Leila Avery @leila.shucks from Newport News, Virginia

Sarah Berardi @sarahkberardi from Los Angeles, California

Kimberlie Marsh @kimberliemarsh from Atlanta, Georgia

Margaret Pilaro @margaretpilaro, Executive Director of PCSGA, from San Diego, California

Check out their profiles on the website, as well as 150+ others who have decided to make their profiles public! by @oystermasterguild

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a month ago

They’re all grown up now!

We checked in with our 2026 @oystermasterguild x JRF Scholarship recipients and are excited to highlight what they’ve accomplished with their new oyster knowledge!

It’s programs like this that you are directly supporting when you purchase a ticket for our Raising Shell Oyster Social, on August 26th at @thefarmonmain! With these funds, we are able to support educational programs that help cultivate individuals pursue knowledge and careers in the aquaculture and oyster industries.

Join us for a fabulous evening of all things oyster-centric, an open bar, live music, and more!

Tickets are on sale now. Use code “RAISINGSHELL10” for 10% off! Go to the link in our bio to learn more! by @oystermasterguild

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2 months ago

New Brunswick has four distinct growing regions with micro-regions within three of them that are driven by various rivers and lagoons.

Most people don't realize the role that the land and watersheds play on the oyster's growing conditions. It's all connected!

In the NB Specialty Course, we examine each region in detail, highlight the differences and similarities across them, and implications on oyster quality and flavor. This is what merroir literacy is about.

Which region are you the most curious about? by @oystermasterguild

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3 months ago

Become a New Brunswick Oyster Specialist

The New Brunswick Specialty Course by Oyster Master Guild takes you on a deep dive into the merroir, methods, and the influential growers of this unique region.

Based on firsthand research by @inahalfshellist, @shuckerpaddy, developed in partnership with @NBDeliciouslyCanadian and the NB oyster industry, this online course is best suited for intermediate-level oyster enthusiasts and professionals who seek to understand the nuances between NB oyster varietals.

Offered in English with Canadian French subtitles and translated handout. Completion earns 1 credit toward Level 3 Qualification.

Enrollment and access is open now!

Learn more: https://oyster.academy/nb

#oysters #oystersommelier #newbrunswick New Brunswick Specialty Course by Oyster Master Guild title over pictures of oyster farming and products by @oystermasterguild

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4 months ago

When was the last time you tasted five oyster species side by side?

OMG Certified L2 Oyster Specialist Jeremy Benson of @cravefishbar UWS walked us through an informative Five Species Oyster Tasting just in time to catch Olympias and European natives before their season ends.

Plus a tasting of @iscospirits featuring oyster-infused vodka and gin!

This edition of Crave Fishbar's Oyster Sommelier Socials was truly one for the books. Check out their website for upcoming classes and guided tastings! by @oystermasterguild

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5 months ago

Congratulations to our newest OMG Level 1 Certified Oyster Ambassadors:

Blane Taylor from Austin, Texas, and maker of @st.blaneshotsauce

Kelly Wittchow from Charlotte, North Carolina

Amilia Forsberg, GM / Beverage Director at @chelseafarmsoysterbar in Olympia, Washington

Nick Evans, Head Chef Lecturer at The Seafood Restaurant @ricksteinrestaurants in Padstow, Cornwall, England

Check out their profiles on the website, as well as 100+ others who have decided to learn with OMG!

#oysterschool #oystermasterguild #oystereducators by @oystermasterguild

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7 months ago

What is "shuckability"? And does it have more to do with the oyster or the shucker?

Free Webinar (Registration Required)
Monday, March 30th @ 1:30-2:30 PM EDT

In this collaboration between the Oyster Master Guild and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), Dr. Bill Walton and Julie Qiu define the technical metrics of oyster "shuckability" and why these physical traits are essential to the product's value proposition.

A panel of professional North American shuckers—Patrick McMurray (Toronto), Gary McCready (Philadelphia), Lindsay Allday (New Orleans), and Lauren McCool (Seattle)—will share how specific shell traits of Atlantic and Pacific species dictate operational efficiency and the final customer experience, followed by a forum on how growers can optimize their oysters for different market segments.

To register for this webinar, visit https://oyster.academy/shuckability

OMG members can simply access the webinar directly through the Guild Studio.

#shuckers #oysters #oysterfarming by @oystermasterguild

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7 months ago

Year 2 of the @oystermasterguild Oyster Educators Summit was an amazing success! Visiting Seattle and learning from the crews at @taylorshellfish @hamahamaoysters @chelseafarmsoysterbar @bajashellfishfarms @jakalofoysters and more gave us a deep, new appreciation for oysters grown on the Pacific side. Tasting, shucking, chatting, and making connections. Oh and we announced our 3rd year of OMG Scholarships! Big thanks to @inahalfshellist and @shuckerpaddy for facilitating and and bringing us all together. We are proud to sponsor the Summit and Scholarships once again.

Summit Photos @taitumbrooks
Night Tide photos: @sarahflotard by @oystermasterguild

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8 months ago

And with that, the 2026 Oyster Educators Summit comes to an end. Now we’ll be thinking about oysters and their impact throughout the year ahead. 🦪

This January, ASC came together with growers, chefs and educators from around the world who share a critical perspective: oysters are not only delicious, magical and ocean-friendly, but they create real community. Between workshops, panels, tastings and an interactive night tide farm tour @taylorshellfish, participants from Australia to Alaska exchanged knowledge, stories, humor and heart across the oyster plate.

The growing importance of responsibly farmed oysters in North America has never been clearer. We look forward to sharing more about these beautiful bivalves — from recipes to farm stories — in 2026.

A special thanks to the @oystermasterguild and our fellow sponsors, including @taylorshellfish - the first oyster farm to achieve ASC certification in the United States!

@jettyrockfoundation @bajashellfishfarms @alaskamariculturealliance @islandcreekoysters @holdfastoysterco @hamahamaoysters @chelseafarmsoysterbar @neptuneseafoodinc @fordsgin @popupoysterbar

📷: @sarahflotard & @taitumbrooks

#SeaGreenBeGreen #ASC_USA #SustainableSeafood #ChooseASCforChange #EatSeafoodAmerica by @oystermasterguild

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8 months ago

Night Tide Vibes. 🌙🌊

Around 40 of us (mostly out of towners) trekked out to @taylorshellfish Samish Bay in Bow, Washington, on the eve before the Oyster Educators Summit for a once-in-a-lifetime oyster adventure.

We ate like walruses. We shucked on the beach. We sipped martinis while wearing headlamps. Is this real life? Night tide harvests are indeed a working reality in the Pacific Northwest, but this outing was certainly meant to be more fun & celebratory!

Many thanks to the entire Taylor Shellfish crew for hosting us, @fordsgin for the special beverages, @yarravalleycaviar.usa for the delicious pearls, and @asc.usa for the support & sustainability moment.

📸: @sarahflotard by @oystermasterguild

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